Writing
ezine articles is one of the best business-building
activities you'll ever invest time in on the Internet.
They can be used in dozens of different ways to
generate web site traffic, build lists, brand
your name, earn affiliate commissions and produce
sales of your products and services.
They
are, unquestionably, a vital part of any successful
Internet marketing campaign.
By
now - if you've read anything in the member's
area - you know I'm a big believer in writing
ezine articles. And you know that I've devoted
many of the lessons in the member's area toward
teaching you how to write, distribute and market
with them.
Yet
there still remains a lingering question -
WHAT
should I write about in my ezine articles?
I
want to share with you some brainstorming ideas
that will allow you to easily come up with a couple
dozen (or more) hot ideas for your upcoming ezine
articles. I'm going to briefly share seven (7)
fill-in-the-blank article starters along with
a brief explanation to help you get started writing
attention-grabbing content.
When
you're ready to write your next ezine article,
consider one of these not-yet-overused formulas...
01.
What To Do When [Enter Problem Here]. The idea
with this article is to offer a solution to an
existing problem by matter-of-factly addressing
the issue being discussed in the article. "What
To Do When You Need To Lose That Last 5 Pounds"
points out a problem many dieters face and hints
that the article will reveal a method for overcoming
this barrier. This article's pointed style makes
it a sure read.
02.
Can [Enter Solution Here] Help [Enter Problem
Here]? Similar to number one above, this article
poses a question while emphasizing both the problem
and potential solution. What really works here
is to ask a "curiosity-building" question
by providing a solution that doesn't seem to fit
with the problem. For example: If you're trying
to re-grow hair on your balding head, could you
resist reading, "Can Cheerios Help Thicken
Your Hair?" I don't think so.
03.
Should You [Enter Activity Here]? (Take This Quiz).
People love quizzes. They especially love to see
how they measure up in some area that they are
particularly interested in. That combination makes
this another ezine article that gets a lot of
views. "Should You Quit Your Job And Start
An Internet Business? Take This Quiz!" is
going to attract every dissatisfied, looking-for-greener-pastures,
internet marketing wannabe on the block.
04.
7 "Must Ask Questions" for [Enter Activity
Here]. This is a perfect article for the entry-level
beginner in any particular field. "7 'Must-Ask'
Questions for First-Time Homeschoolers' When Choosing
Curriculum" is just about a guaranteed read
for all new homeschooling moms and dads who don't
want to blow it for their kids. (Note: The "number"
of must-ask questions can be whatever you choose.)
05.
3 [Enter Topical Adjective Here] Lessons from
[Enter Pop Culture Reference]. By using references
to popular culture events, characters, television
shows, news stories and trends, you'll be able
to get some cheap mileage from existing "hot
buttons" of the general public. I recentl
wrote an article entitled, "3 Word-Of-Mouth
Marketing Lessons From the Academy Awards"
that garnered a lot of interest. Guess when I
released it? Yep, a week before the big awards
show.
06.
Mastering [Enter Topic Here]: How to [Enter Tutorial
Statement Here] Part 1. This is a superb article
idea for a series of related tutorials. The word
"master" is a bit overused at times
in marketing circles, but it means to "become
an expert" at something or to "achieve
dominance" over something. Who wouldn't want
to "master" their activity of interest?
That's why "Mastering Weight Loss: How To
Shed 12-15 Pounds in 30 Days, Part 1" and
other articles in its mold make for much-read
content.
07.
What Kind of [Enter Desirable Object Here] Is
Best For YOU? We all want what's "best"
for us, don't we? "What Kind Of Internet
Business Is Best For You?" indicates there
is something revealed in the article that will
allow me to determine which of the options available
to me is best suited for me. This is a really
solid article to point others towards additional
resources (such as special reports, mini-courses,
etc.) where they can get specific information
about which of the "options" mentioned
in the article is most interesting and compatible
with them.
So,
there you have some great ideas to get you started
on your next ezine article.
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